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4.6The cheapest and fastest buses from Daly City, CA to Los Angeles, CA
Cheapest price
$109
Average price
$109
Fastest journey
8 h 35 m
Average duration
8 h 35 m
Buses per day
1
Distance
556 km
The best way to find a cheap bus ticket from Daly City, CA to Los Angeles, CA is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Daly City, CA to Los Angeles, CA will cost around $109 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $109.
Of the 1 buses that leave Daly City, CA for Los Angeles, CA on Sun, May 17, 1 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Sun, May 17 the direct buses cover the 556 km distance in an average of 8 h 35 m but if you time it right, some buses will get you there in just 8 h 35 m .
On Sun, May 17 the slowest buses will take 8 h 35 m and usually involve a change or two along the way, but you might be able to save a few pennies if you’re on a budget.
6:15 PM8h35Daly City, CA2:50 AMLos Angeles, CA$1091One-way0 transfers
- 6:15 PM8h35Daly City, CA2:50 AMLos Angeles, CA$1091One-way0 transfers
Travel Information
Compare bus, train, and flight for Daly City, CA to Los Angeles, CA
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Daly City, CA to Los Angeles, CA among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $58. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 1h 35m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $58, and a flight costs an average of $155.
Distance: 345 miles (556 km)
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| Bus | Most popular Train | Flight | Driving |
|---|---|---|---|
$64 Average price Cheapest | $91 Average price | $201 Average price | $79 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
12h 0m Average total duration 11h 30m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 9h 11m Average total duration 8h 41m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 35m Average total duration Fastest 1h 35m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* | 5h 47m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
This is compared to other travel options from Daly City, CA to Los Angeles, CA:
A bus is $27 (€22) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Daly City, CA to Los Angeles, CA costing on average $91 (€73).
A bus is $137 (€110) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Daly City, CA to Los Angeles, CA costing on average $201 (€162).
Other travel options to Los Angeles, CA take longer:
Train takes on average 8h 41m.
Bus takes on average 11h 30m.
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Driving is still worth considering if you're travelling with bulky luggage, need flexibility on departure times, or plan to stop along the way.
Daly City, CA to Los Angeles, CA Bus Timetables
| Operator | Departure Time | Arrival Time | Duration | Departure days | Cheapest price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Operator Amtrak | Departure Time 05:35AM | Arrival Time 04:46PM | Duration 11h11 | Departure days Thu | Cheapest price $59 |
Operator Amtrak | Departure Time 02:45PM | Arrival Time 02:43AM | Duration 11h58 | Departure days Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat | Cheapest price $58 |
Operator Amtrak | Departure Time 03:45PM | Arrival Time 03:43AM | Duration 11h58 | Departure days Wed | Cheapest price $58 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 06:15PM | Arrival Time 02:50AM | Duration 8h35 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $109 |
Live departures
Daly City, CA to Los Angeles, CA bus times
The table below shows live departures for Daly City, CA to Los Angeles, CA buses for tomorrow, Sunday, May 17. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated bus journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6:15 PM Daly City, CA | 8h35 | 2:50 AM Los Angeles, CA | 0 transfersDirect | |
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Journey information
Overview: Bus from Daly City, CA to Los Angeles, CA
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Buses from Daly City, CA to Los Angeles, CA run on average 25 times per day, taking around 11h 30m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at $58 (€47) if you book in advance.
There are 5 buses per day. The earliest bus runs at 00:15, the last at 23:55. The fastest bus covers the 345 miles (556 km) distance in 8h 35m.
Distance 345 miles (556 km) |
Average bus duration 11h 30m |
Cheapest ticket price $58 (€47) |
Buses per day 25 |
Direct buses 5 |
Fastest bus 8h 35m |
First bus 12:15 AM |
Last bus 11:55 PM |
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FAQs: Bus from Daly City, CA to Los Angeles, CA
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Daly City, CA to Los Angeles, CA by bus. From journey times and ticket prices to direct connections, first and last departures, and even whether the route is scenic, our FAQs cover everything you need to plan your trip. Whether you’re looking for the fastest bus, the cheapest option, or tips for making the most of your visit at Los Angeles, CA, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.
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